Bolwa security news and updates
The hidden costs in your security contract
Seven line items most security contracts bury that quietly add 15-30% to your monthly bill. Real examples, named amounts, and how to read a contract before you sign.
Why your security keeps changing guards
Constant guard turnover is the single biggest operational complaint body corporates have. Here is why it happens, what it costs you, and how to fix it in your next contract.
What manned guarding actually costs in 2026
Real R-amount ranges for security guarding in 2026. What R12,000, R18,000 and R25,000 a month per guard actually buys you. Read this before your next quote.
Stock Loss Action Plan Template for South African Retailers
Use this stock loss action plan template to identify causes, tighten controls, assign owners, and reduce repeat losses across South African retail sites.
What Does PSIRA Registration Actually Mean for Your Safety?
PSIRA registration is a critical first check when hiring security, but it is not the whole decision. Learn what it means, what it does not mean, and how to verify it.
PSIRA Verification Guide: How to Check a Security Company’s Registration
Learn how to verify a security company and its officers through PSIRA before you hire. Step-by-step checks, red flags, and direct verification links.
Need Security Guards in Richards Bay? Read This Before You Hire
Most businesses in Richards Bay hire security...
Hiring Security Guards in KZN: What Most Quotes Don’t Tell You
Why KZN Security Quotes Look Cheap on Paper...
Mining Security in South Africa: What Actually Protects Sites, Assets and People
Why Mining Security Fails Long Before an...
Coal Mining Security in Mpumalanga: What Protects Sites Beyond the Fence
Why Coal Mining Security in Mpumalanga Is...
Gauteng Commercial Crime Statistics 2026: What Business Owners Need to Know
Gauteng remains South Africa's crime epicentre...
Armed Robbery Prevention for Gauteng Businesses: 7 Strategies That Actually Work
Gauteng businesses prevent armed robbery through...
How to Prevent Shoplifting in Retail Stores: A Gauteng Retailer’s Loss Prevention Guide
Gauteng retailers can reduce shoplifting through...
How to Choose a Commercial Security Company in Johannesburg: The Property Manager’s Checklist
Choosing a commercial security company for your...
Night-Shift Premiums Explained: What Drives Guard Costs in Gauteng (2026)
Night-shift guarding in Gauteng costs 10–20%...
The Five-Point Vetting Checklist (Do This Before Every New Guard’s First Shift)
PSIRA registration cards can be faked, expired,...
How to Brief a Guarding Company: Post-Orders Template for SA Sites
Post orders are the instruction manual your...
5 Ways Guard Posts Help Prevent Kidnapping in Gauteng
TL;DR Guard posts play a vital role in...
Hijacking Hotspots 2026: How to Protect Your Estate with Updated Guard Protocols
TL;DR South Africa faces a pressing issue with...
How to Hire Security Guards in Johannesburg for Your Business in 2026
Hiring security guards in Johannesburg? Use this 2026 business guide to compare providers, verify PSIRA status, understand pricing drivers, and choose the right coverage.
Retail Loss Prevention in SA: 9 Tactics That Actually Work
TL;DR Retail loss prevention in South Africa can...
Access Control Policy Template for Office Parks
Why Your Office Park Needs a Comprehensive...
Warehouse Security Checklist: 15 Night-Shift Essentials
Warehouse Security Checklist: 15 Night-Shift...
Armed Response Pricing in Gauteng 2026
TL;DR In Gauteng for 2026, armed response...
7 Common Warehouse Security Mistakes You Might Be Making
TL;DR Warehouses in South Africa often make...
Are Gated Communities Really Safer?
2026 Update: SAPS Q3 2025/26 crime data and SA...
THE INCREASING NEED FOR COMMERCIAL SECURITYGUARDING SOLUTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
What Is the Role of a Guard in Residential Estates?
Guards in residential estates play a crucial...
How Do South African Hospitals Protect Patients and Expensive Medical Equipment?
TL;DR South African hospitals face unique...
Armed Response vs On-Site Guards: Which Security Solution Works Best for Your Business?
TL;DR This blog compares armed response and...
PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND VEHICLE -ESSENTIAL SECURITY STEPS FOR LOST OR MISPLACED KEYS
How Can South African Businesses Stop the 8% Rise in Commercial Crime?
South African businesses face a troubling 8%...
BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES: THE SECURITY IN KNOWING YOUR NEIGHBORS
Bolwa Security Services Champions the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Through Support of Mohau Counselling Centre
In a country where gender based violence...
Which Areas in South Africa Need Security Most? 2026 Crime Data Reveals Shocking Trends
In 2026, certain areas in South Africa remain...
Bolwa Security Guarding Services: Reliability and Accountability at the Core
7 Critical Security Weaknesses in South African Gated Communities – And How to Fix Them
What Makes a Security Company Reliable? 6 Red Flags to Watch For
STRENGTHENING SECURITY: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES AND INCIDENT REPORTING GUIDELINES
GUARDING THE FESTIVE SPIRIT: CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF SECURITY GUARDING DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
5 Factors That Affect How Much Does It Cost Per Security Guard
1. Type and Class of Security GuardImportant...
Keeping You Safe and Secure
Why Trained Security Guards Still Outperform Technology in 2025
Table of Contents Overview of the Security...
Top 5 Crime Trends in Gauteng and How to Protect Your Property
Table of Contents Kidnapping Incidents in...
Why 24/7 Security Monitoring Is Crucial for Residential Estates
Table of Contents Understanding Security Needs...
STRENGTHENING SECURITY TOGETHER: THE POWER OF PRIVATE-PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS
STAY SAFE THIS FESTIVE SEASON: UNDERSTANDING CRIME TRENDS AND PREVENTION TIPS
QUICK RESPONSE, MAXIMUM PROTECTION: HOW BOLWA SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES ENSURES SWIFT ACTION IN EMERGENCIES
LOAD SHEDDING SEES HIGHER FREQUENCY OF CRIME BEING COMITTED
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Access Control: Securing Event Entry Points...